John Armstrong: Water rights remain political hot potato
Although it takes some swallowing, the Prime Minister's insistence that there was no plan B had the Supreme Court blocked the part-sale of Mighty River Power has to be taken at face value.
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Greens slam Makororo dam scheme
A Green Party conference in Napier has been told plans for the Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Central Hawkes Bay are "subsidised pollution".
Water sheer act of madness
Muddy and happy people slithered 650m down a farmland slope yesterday on what was described as the longest waterslide in the world.
Low flow to hit Mighty River result
Mighty River Power says the driest summer in at least five years will affect its full-year result as it cuts back on generating power from its Waikato River dams.
Editorial: Cleanup deal with farmers sets bar for all waterways
Editorial: Since the 1980s, scientists have been warning about the declining water quality in lakes around Rotorua, some of the country's most beautiful and popular.
Teen in daring surf rescue
When a scared child sought help for a man drowning at Omanu Beach, teens Josh Jarvis and Fletcher Swan called on all their lifesaving skills to haul the man to safety.
Fight over garden water fee
A West Auckland home gardener's hope of cutting her water bills by fitting a $150 irrigation meter has been dashed after Watercare Services quoted her $1500 for installation.
Dry days cut water supplies
Auckland's water storage levels are dropping steadily as the year's dry spell continues, with sunny weather forecast to last through the week.
Jetskier may face upgraded charge
A man accused of putting beachgoers in danger by repeatedly riding his jetski too close to shore and among swimmers may have the charge against him upgraded.
Big customers to battle Watercare
Watercare is heading for a fight with its biggest customers as it tries to follow on from the controversial introduction of a single waste water tariff.
'It was the smallest bite from the biggest shark'
A fun fishing trip with mates turned into a thrilling man-versus-shark stand-off for a Tauranga yachtsman, who escaped his unexpected encounter with just a tiny scar.
Neville Peat: Slow economy trampling environment
To disguise what it is doing, the Beehive has ordered the Ministry for the Environment to abandon the five-yearly State of the Environment round-up report, writes Neville Peat.
Geoff Thomas: At home in their domain
Fishing can often be unrewarding at this time, but the crayfish, scallops and fish are still there and the diver ventures into their domain.
Jetskier in court after beach complaints
Police say they will take a tough line on maritime misbehaviour this summer to prevent people being harmed on or near the water.